Sleep appliances are customized solutions for common sleep disorders such as bruxism (clenching/grinding), snoring, sleep apnea, etc. Some of the commonly suggested sleep appliances are: Bruxism guard: A bruxism guard …
Dr. Ashton Richards has extensive training through the American Academy of Facial Esthetics in anti-aging treatments, therapeutic procedures for migraines and Bruxism, and training in the "golden-proportion" to create proper …
Periodontal therapy can include multiple different procedures such as scaling and root planing (deep cleaning), crown lengthening, frenectomy, and others. For Scaling and Root Planing, if it has been a …
Every patient requires and can benefit from a dental cleaning. It is recommended that you see a dentist every six months for examination and cleaning. This cleaning helps prevent cavities, …
A highly technique sensitive procedure where thin shells of porcelain are bonded to the front surfaces of your teeth to change the shape, color, and overall appearance of your smile. …
Everyone wants a bright, sparkling smile. If you feel like your teeth aren’t as white as you want, we have a solution for you. Dr. Richards offers a customizable whitening …
Toothache: There is no pain quite like tooth pain. Unfortunately, sometimes our teeth or the surrounding tissue begin to cause pain or unwanted symptoms. Dr. Richards is happy to see …
When a tooth is lost, a dental implant and crown can be used to replace the missing natural tooth and its root. A dental implant-supported crown consists of three parts: …
Invisalign is a clear appliance used to alter the position of your teeth. Dr. Richards may recommend Invisalign if you have incorrectly positioned teeth if If you are unhappy with …
Tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from the surrounding bone. A dental extraction is recommended if a tooth is decayed or damaged to the point where it cannot …
Dental fillings are used to replace missing tooth structures that can be lost due to cavities or external trauma (fractures, cracked, or broken teeth). If you notice a sensitivity to …
A root canal is done to remove the infected nerve inside a tooth. A root canal is done if you have a large cavity extending into the nerve of the …
Complete Denture and Removable Dentures are both prosthetic devices that can be removed from the oral cavity. Complete and Removable dentures are recommended if you are missing several or all …
The first tooth typically erupts around six months of age. Ideally, we like to see our pediatric patients within the first year of age. This is for multiple reasons: One, …
A crown is a “cap” used to cover a damaged tooth. Crowns can be recommended due to large fillings placing the tooth at risk for fracture, protecting a weak tooth, …